Program for SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation

A powerful lineup of conferences, courses, industry programming, and special events

Connect with colleagues in Yokohama

The 2024 program features plenary speakers working on some of the most important astronomical projects of our time. The 12 conferences will address mission-critical topics, and the special events planned will allow ample time to network.

Hear from world-class speakers


Mark Clampin, NASA (USA)

Mark Clampin

NASA (USA)

Jessica Dempsey, ASTRON and Radboud Univ. (The Netherlands)

Jessica Dempsey

ASTRON and Radboud Univ. (The Netherlands)

Fiona Harrison, Caltech, Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy (United States)

Fiona Harrison

Caltech (United States)

Yuko Kakazu, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan and Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory

Yuko Kakazu

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan and Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory

René Laureijs, European Space and Technology Centre (ESTEC) (The Netherlands)

René Laureijs

European Space and Technology Centre (ESTEC) (The Netherlands)

John O’Meara, W. M. Keck Observatory (USA)

John O’Meara

W. M. Keck Observatory (USA)

Charles Takalana, African Astronomical Society (AfAS) (South Africa)

Charles Takalana

African Astronomical Society (AfAS) (South Africa)

Makoto S. Tashiro, Saitama Univ. (Japan)

Makoto S. Tashiro

Saitama Univ. (Japan)

Saku Tsuneta, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)

Saku Tsuneta

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)

Tomonori Usuda, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)

Tomonori Usuda

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)

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Advance your career with onsite professional development


Take courses and take advantage of in-person training

Courses complement and extend your conference experience. Engage with expert instructors and with colleagues. Topics include systems engineering, adaptive optics, visible and NIR spectrograph design, applied probability, and cryo-vacuum design.

Meet suppliers with the latest technology


Attend the free exhibition showcasing innovation

Key suppliers and partners in astronomical projects will showcase their emerging technologies and mission-critical capabilities.

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